Funeral Costs in Albany, NY (2026)

Based on data from 10 funeral homes in Albany, New York. Average direct cremation: $1,854.

How much does a funeral cost in Albany?

Direct Cremation $1,854 from $1,150

Basic Services Fee $1,401

New York State Average $8,789

Funeral Home Prices in Albany, New York

Itemized pricing from 10 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Dreis Funeral Home 208 N Allen St	$1,680	—	$965	518-463-5735
Garland Bros. Funeral Home 75 Clinton Avenue	$1,150	—	$950	518-434-3887
Hans Funeral Home 1088 Western Avenue	$1,990	—	$2,075	518-489-2161
Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home 208 N Allen St	$1,680	—	$965	518-463-1566
Levine Memorial Chapel 649 Washington Avenue	$2,395	—	$2,995	518-438-1002
Magin & Keegan Funeral Home 891 Madison Avenue	$1,250	—	$650	518-482-2698
McVeigh Funeral Home 208 N Allen St	$1,680	—	$965	518-489-0188
Norman E. Dascher Funeral Home 490 Delaware Ave	$1,550	—	$1,255	518-463-1594
Tebbutt & Frederick Funeral Home 633 Central Ave	$2,580	—	$1,595	518-489-4454
Zwack & Sons Funeral Home 633 Central Ave	$2,580	—	$1,595	518-489-6909

More Funeral Homes in Albany

Capital District Affordable Cremation Service

891 Madison Avenue

+1-518-414-4990

[email protected]

Daniel Keenan Funeral Home

490 Delaware Avenue

Levine Memorial Chapel

649 Washington Avenue

+1 518 4381002

[email protected]

McVeigh Funeral Home

208 North Allen Street

+1 518 4890188

Reilly & Son

1200 Central Avenue

Understanding Funeral Costs in Albany

Below is a plain-English breakdown of every line item you'll see on a funeral home's General Price List (GPL) — required by the FTC Funeral Rule to be provided on request.

Basic Services Fee — avg $1,401 in Albany

The funeral home's non-declinable charge, required for every funeral regardless of services chosen. Covers the funeral director's expertise, 24/7 availability, coordination with cemeteries and crematories, and facility overhead. You cannot opt out of this fee.

Direct Cremation — avg $1,854 in Albany

The most affordable option. The body is cremated shortly after death with no embalming, no viewing, and no formal service. The ashes are returned to the family in a basic container. Families often hold a separate memorial service later at a location of their choice. In Albany, prices start as low as $1,150.

Traditional Burial

The most comprehensive option — includes embalming, viewing or visitation, a formal funeral service, and burial in a casket. Does not include the cemetery plot, grave opening/closing fees, or the headstone, which are billed separately by the cemetery.

Embalming — typically $500–$900

The preservation of remains to slow decomposition. Required for open-casket viewings and for remains transported across state lines. Not required by law if you choose direct cremation or immediate burial without viewing. Funeral homes cannot require embalming without a valid reason.

Viewing / Visitation — typically $400–$600

Use of the funeral home's facilities and staff for an open-casket viewing before the service. Separate from the funeral ceremony fee. Families can choose a viewing without a formal service, or skip it entirely with a memorial-only service.

Transfer / Removal — typically $300–$500

The fee to transport the deceased from the place of death (hospital, home, nursing facility) to the funeral home. Usually covers a local radius; additional mileage fees apply for transfers outside the area.

Funeral Ceremony — typically $400–$600

Use of the funeral home's chapel or ceremony room for the service itself, plus staff coordination. You can hold the service at a church, cemetery, or other venue to avoid this fee.

What's NOT included in funeral home prices

Cemetery plot or mausoleum niche, grave opening and closing fees, death certificates (typically $10–$25 each; you'll need 5–10 copies), clergy or officiant honorarium, flowers, obituary placement, and the headstone or grave marker — all are billed separately.

Your rights under the FTC Funeral Rule: Every funeral home in New York must give you an itemized General Price List upon request — in person, over the phone, or by mail. You cannot be required to buy a package; you may select individual services. Always get prices in writing before agreeing to anything.

Frequently Asked Questions — Funeral Costs in Albany

What is the average funeral cost in Albany, New York?

Funeral costs in Albany, New York vary by funeral home and service type. We have 15 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Albany?

Direct cremation in Albany averages $1,854, with prices ranging from $1,150 to higher depending on the provider. Direct cremation is the most affordable option because it skips embalming, visitation, and a formal funeral service.

What is the difference between direct cremation and a traditional funeral?

Direct cremation is the simplest and least expensive option — the body is cremated shortly after death without embalming, viewing, or a funeral ceremony. A traditional funeral includes embalming, a viewing or visitation, a funeral service, and burial in a casket. In Albany, New York, traditional funerals typically cost significantly more than direct cremation.

What is included in the basic services fee?

The basic services fee (sometimes called the funeral home's non-declinable fee) covers the funeral director's services, overhead, and coordination. In Albany, this fee averages $1,401. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Albany funeral costs compare to New York averages?

New York's state average funeral cost provides a useful benchmark. Compare prices from multiple funeral homes in Albany before making a decision.

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Albany, New York is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 10+ homes in Albany and 10,000+ funeral homes nationwide. Prices are collected from individual funeral home websites and updated periodically. Always contact funeral homes directly to confirm current pricing before making arrangements.

Data source: OfficialObituary.com funeral home directory · View all New York funeral homes · API access for researchers

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